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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Luke 17:6

If. Assuming the condition. See App-118.

ye might say. ye might, with Greek. an, marking it as being purely hypothetical.

this sycamine tree. On. former occasion (Matthew 17:20) the Lord said "this mountain" (of the Transfiguration); and also on. later occasion (Mark 11:23), referring to Olivet. But here, "this tree, "because the locality was different. No discrepancy therefore.

sycamine. mulberry. Occurs only here. Not the same as in Luke 19:4. Both used medicinally.

in. Greek. en. App-104.

should. With Greek. an, still marking the hypothesis.

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